Senior Radiation Physicist in Millom

Job Description

Job Title:\nSenior Radiation Physicist

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Location: Barrow-in-Furness –\nHybrid 3 days minimum onsite.

We offer a range\nof hybrid and flexible working arrangements – please speak to your recruiter about\nthe options for this particular role

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Salary: Competitive

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Who we are:

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Join BAE Systems and you’ll be part of something bigger.\nAs a valued member of our global colleague network, you’ll bring\nyour unique skills and perspectives to help pioneer progress and\nprotect what matters most. You’ll be trusted to play your part in\ndelivering the advanced, technology-led defence, aerospace and\nsecurity solutions of tomorrow, shaping a safer future, for all of\nus.

From the depths of the ocean, to the far\nreaches of space, there’s no limit to where a career at BAE Systems\ncould take you.

What you’ll be\ndoing:

You will conduct\nradiological safety assessments and evaluate radiation damage risks\nto onboard electronics. Your role involves developing radiation\ndetection systems and managing the systems engineering\ndesign of secondary shielding. Utilising point kernel and Monte\nCarlo calculations, you will support radiation transport modelling\nand provide technical guidance on design changes or defects to\nmaintain safety standards. Additionally, you will develop ALARP\njustifications to support engineering decisions, ensuring all\nradiological risks are minimised to compliant and acceptable\nlevels.

Core\nduties:

• You’ll hold a\ndegree in Mathematics, Physics, Chemistry, Engineering, Nuclear\nScience, or a related field
• You’ll possess\ndemonstrable knowledge/experience of radiation physics, nuclear\nengineering, nuclear safety or similar
• You’ll\nhave knowledge/experience of Radiological safety assessments, ALARP\njustifications or similar
• You’ll utilise your\nknowledge/experience of radiation transport methods\n(ATTILLA/MCBEND/MCNP etc.)

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The Radiation Physics & Shielding\nteam:

Our team designs and\nvalidates radiation shielding for the UK’s nuclear submarine fleet\nacross three major programmes. We handle shield design, build\nassessments, metrology, and safety studies, while developing novel\ndetectors and electronics capability. We offer relocation support\npackages across all Submarines roles, subject to meeting\neligibility criteria.

Why BAE\nSystems?

Here you’ll build a\ncareer with purpose and limitless possibilities. With lifelong\nlearning and meaningful work, this is a place where you can grow\nyour career with confidence and be empowered to\nbe your best. You’ll be recognised for your contribution and enjoy\nrewards tailored to what’s most important to you and your family,\nsupport for your financial and personal wellbeing, as well as a\nbalanced lifestyle. In an environment embracing sustainable ways of\nworking and with a strong sense of shared purpose,\nour supportive culture is a place you can feel you belong and proud\nof the difference you make.

A\nplace where everyone can thrive:

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We’re committed to building an inclusive workplace where\neveryone feels valued and supported. We know that a of\nbackgrounds, perspectives and experiences strengthens our teams and\nis vital to the work we do.

Please be aware that\nmany roles at BAE Systems are subject to both security and export\ncontrol restrictions.\nThese restrictions mean that factors such as your , any\nnationalities you may have previously held, and your place of birth\ncan restrict the roles\nyou are eligible to perform within the organisation. All applicants must as a minimum achieve\nBaseline Personnel Security Standard. Many roles also require\nhigher levels of Security Vetting where applicants must typically have 5 to 10\nyears of continuous in the UK depending on the vetting\nlevel required for the\nrole, to allow for meaningful security vetting\nchecks.

Closing\nDate: 13th May 2026

We reserve\nthe right to close this vacancy early if we receive sufficient\napplications for the\nrole. Therefore, if you are interested, please submit\nyour application as early as possible.

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